Pregnancy Guilt: When You Don’t Feel the Glow

Do you feel guilty for not enjoying pregnancy? Today, Hav and Aleea explore why so many women feel pressure to love every moment of pregnancy—and the guilt that can show up when you don’t.They discuss navigating physical challenges, honoring your limits, and leaning on support systems during a season that can feel both beautiful and incredibly hard. Most importantly, they remind you that having complicated or conflicting feelings about pregnancy is completely normal—and it says nothing about the kind of parent you’ll be.Listen in for encouragement to adjust expectations, caring for yourself, and finding small moments of joy in the middle of it all.CONNECT WITH USFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreativeNeed podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Why pregnancy isn’t always magical — and why that’s okay01:55 Feeling guilty for not loving pregnancy like everyone says you should04:56 The uncomfortable truth about pregnancy symptoms and mental load07:34 Why every pregnancy feels completely different10:26 Looking for small moments of joy13:25 Why support and self-care matter more than ever during pregnancy16:13 Letting go of expectations and honoring your own pregnancy experience